Books
BBC Radio 4’s Bookclub is a forum for readers to interact directly with authors. Led by James Naughtie, the studio audience conducts a Q&A with each featured author
The BBC’s World Book Club features some of the most famous authors on the planet discussing hot topics pertaining to books, life, and the works of some of their idols. The list of past guests reads as a who’s who in the literary world, featuring names such as: John Grisham, Maya Angelou, and Neil Gaiman.
Books on the Nightstand will cause your TBR pile to explode to epic proportions. It’s a one-show-fits-all-readers podcast; there’s something for everyone
The podcast is a little different from most as it’s not just a “read this, not that” sort of show but an almost news-y program that features insights into publishing, tips on diversifying reading choices, and research-oriented programming such as notes and commentary on how reading affects human behavior. Of course, there are great book recommendations along the way as well.
typical episode: This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss some of their favorite nonfiction books of 2015, including Between the World and Me, Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl, and Rain.
typical episode: This week, Jenn and
Amanda recommend diverse classics, quiet middle America stories, and
more.
Arguably the most satisfying element of
this show is the constant intermingling of current hits and the
classics of yesteryear. While one week might feature a current
best-selling author, the next week has lively discussion about
Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, or J. D. Salinger.
Drunk Booksellers is–you guessed it–a podcast by professional booksellers (including Book Riot’s own Emma Nichols) who enjoy a good drink. Tune in for an hour of intelligent book talk, guest booksellers, and one seriously rad Jay Z/Kanye West parody theme song
Editor Deborah Treisman hosts The New Yorker Fiction podcast. Every month a writer is chosen to pick a story from the magazine’s archives to read and discuss on the air....
Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy murder mysteries: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
The Readers is an hour-long “chat show for books” that features book news, debates and discussions, and interviews with authors, book bloggers, and people in publishing.
From the minds behind the popular
online magazine, Slate, this podcast features recommendations and
discussions pertaining to the current successes and failures in the
literary world. The discussion typically takes on more of a debate
format, and it sometimes gets rather heated.
Slate’s Audio Book Club takes the
form of an actual book club with a sort of “assigned” reading
approach and then discussion upon completion. The format works like a
charm, and it’s a real treat to be able to listen to the
post-reading discussions which typically provide additional insight
into the characters and the book itself which you may have missed.
The podcast ended in 2015 and is archived at the link.
Interviews with well-known authors – an archive ending in 2010
General Interest
Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast
Not safe for work.
The Bugle
The Bugle, one of the universe's leading satirical comedy podcasts, featuring John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman, lives on.
Marc Maron WTFNot safe for work.
The Bugle
The Bugle, one of the universe's leading satirical comedy podcasts, featuring John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman, lives on.
The New Yorker Radio Hour
No Such Thing as a Fish
Pop Culture Happy Hour
Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen
Politics
Keepin' It 1600
Slate's Political Gabfest
Science
Guardian Science Weekly
An incredible mix of breaking science news and deep analysis, this podcast is science journalism at its best. The Guardian’s science team bring you the current topics and fascinating interviews from the worlds of science and technology?—?all wrapped into a magazine style format.
Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince
Naked Scientists
Describing themselves as “a media–savvy group of physicians and researchers from Cambridge University who strip science down to its bare essentials and promote it to the general public”, the Naked Scientists are a a likable team that find and explain mindblowing topics week after week. British humor included.
Nature Magazine Podcast
A weekly, high-quality show produced by nature.com, highlighting content from the week’s edition of the magazine including interviews with the people behind the science, and in-depth commentary and analysis from journalists covering science around the world.
Science for the People
Science for the People is a syndicated radio show and podcast based in Edmonton, Alberta, that broadcasts weekly across North America. They explore the connections between science, popular culture, history, and public policy, to help you understand the evidence and arguments behind what’s in the news, in your life, and on the shelves. In a nutshell, they explore a plethora of fascinating topics, using curiosity and critical analysis.
The Science Show: ABC Australia
Long form, quality episodes that dive deep into a huge variety of fascinating topics. A great source for what’s making news in the complex world of scientific research, scandal and discovery. The Science Show is one of the longest running programs on Australian radio.
The Skeptics Guide to the Universe
A weekly science podcast discussing news in the world of science and pseudoscience. This entertaining and all-around amazing show is dedicated to promoting critical thinking, reason, and the public understanding of science.
Star Talk Radio
StarTalk is an incredibly entertaining podcast devoted to all things space. It’s hosted by science popularizer and renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey fame). StarTalk Radio bridges the intersection between pop culture and science with clarity, humor, and passion. Hilarity ensues as Tyson is joined each week by a large variety of comedian co-hosts, celebrities, and other special guests.
Stuff You Should Know
How do landfills work? How do oceans work? How do mosquitos work? Your curious mind has so many questions, but where can you find entertaining and enlightening answers? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the science behind the Stuff You Should Know about everything from genes to the Galapagos. SYSK Covers lots of interesting facts about all the common things around us and how they work.
Talk Nerdy
A new but highly recommended podcast featuring the talented Cara Santa Maria. Cara has dedicated her life to improving science literacy by communicating scientific principles across media platforms. She is also the newest member of the wonderful Skeptics’ Guide to The Universe podcast featured below. Talk Nerdy combines clever interviews with a inspiring curiosity for everything science. One of our favorites!
Naked Scientists
Describing themselves as “a media–savvy group of physicians and researchers from Cambridge University who strip science down to its bare essentials and promote it to the general public”, the Naked Scientists are a a likable team that find and explain mindblowing topics week after week. British humor included.
Nature Magazine Podcast
A weekly, high-quality show produced by nature.com, highlighting content from the week’s edition of the magazine including interviews with the people behind the science, and in-depth commentary and analysis from journalists covering science around the world.
Science for the People
Science for the People is a syndicated radio show and podcast based in Edmonton, Alberta, that broadcasts weekly across North America. They explore the connections between science, popular culture, history, and public policy, to help you understand the evidence and arguments behind what’s in the news, in your life, and on the shelves. In a nutshell, they explore a plethora of fascinating topics, using curiosity and critical analysis.
The Science Show: ABC Australia
Long form, quality episodes that dive deep into a huge variety of fascinating topics. A great source for what’s making news in the complex world of scientific research, scandal and discovery. The Science Show is one of the longest running programs on Australian radio.
The Skeptics Guide to the Universe
A weekly science podcast discussing news in the world of science and pseudoscience. This entertaining and all-around amazing show is dedicated to promoting critical thinking, reason, and the public understanding of science.
Star Talk Radio
StarTalk is an incredibly entertaining podcast devoted to all things space. It’s hosted by science popularizer and renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey fame). StarTalk Radio bridges the intersection between pop culture and science with clarity, humor, and passion. Hilarity ensues as Tyson is joined each week by a large variety of comedian co-hosts, celebrities, and other special guests.
Stuff You Should Know
How do landfills work? How do oceans work? How do mosquitos work? Your curious mind has so many questions, but where can you find entertaining and enlightening answers? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the science behind the Stuff You Should Know about everything from genes to the Galapagos. SYSK Covers lots of interesting facts about all the common things around us and how they work.
Talk Nerdy
A new but highly recommended podcast featuring the talented Cara Santa Maria. Cara has dedicated her life to improving science literacy by communicating scientific principles across media platforms. She is also the newest member of the wonderful Skeptics’ Guide to The Universe podcast featured below. Talk Nerdy combines clever interviews with a inspiring curiosity for everything science. One of our favorites!
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